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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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