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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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