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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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