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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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