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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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