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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure 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 MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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