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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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