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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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