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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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