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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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