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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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