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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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