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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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