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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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