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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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