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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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