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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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