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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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