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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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