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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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