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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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