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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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