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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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