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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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