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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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