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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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