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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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