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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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