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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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