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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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