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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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