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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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