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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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