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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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