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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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