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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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