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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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