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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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