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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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