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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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