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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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