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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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