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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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