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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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