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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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