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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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