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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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