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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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