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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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