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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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