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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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