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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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