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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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