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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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