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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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