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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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