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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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