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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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