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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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