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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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