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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major 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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