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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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