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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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