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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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