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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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