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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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