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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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