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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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