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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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