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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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