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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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