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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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