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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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