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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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