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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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