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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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