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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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