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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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