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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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