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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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