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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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