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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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