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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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