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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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