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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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