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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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