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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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