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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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