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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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