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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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