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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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