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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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