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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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