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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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