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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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