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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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