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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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