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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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