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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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