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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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