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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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