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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education