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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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