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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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