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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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