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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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