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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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