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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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