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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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