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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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