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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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