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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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