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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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