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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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