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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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