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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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