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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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