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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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