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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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