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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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