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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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