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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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