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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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