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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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