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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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