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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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