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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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