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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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