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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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