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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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