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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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