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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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