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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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