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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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