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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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