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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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