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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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