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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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