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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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