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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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