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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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