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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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