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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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