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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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