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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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