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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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