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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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