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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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