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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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