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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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