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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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