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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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