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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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