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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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