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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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