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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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