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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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