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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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