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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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