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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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