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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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