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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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