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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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