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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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