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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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