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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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