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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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