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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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