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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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