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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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