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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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