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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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