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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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