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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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