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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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