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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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