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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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