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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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