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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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