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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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