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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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