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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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