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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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