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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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