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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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