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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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