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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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