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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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