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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education