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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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