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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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