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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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