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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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