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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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