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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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