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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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