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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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