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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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