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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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