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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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