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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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