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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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