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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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