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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details 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 key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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