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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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