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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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