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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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