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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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