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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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