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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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