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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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