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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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