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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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