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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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