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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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