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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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