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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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