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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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