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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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