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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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