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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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