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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies 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 we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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