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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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