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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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