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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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