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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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