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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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