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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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