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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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