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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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