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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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