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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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