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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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