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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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