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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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