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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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