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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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