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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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