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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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