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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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