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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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