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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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