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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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