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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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