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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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