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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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