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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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