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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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