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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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