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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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