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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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