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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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