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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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