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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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