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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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