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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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