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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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