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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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