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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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