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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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