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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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