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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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