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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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