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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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