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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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