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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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