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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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