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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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