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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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