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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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