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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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