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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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