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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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