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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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