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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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