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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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