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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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