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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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