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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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