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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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