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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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