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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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