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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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