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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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