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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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