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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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