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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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