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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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