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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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