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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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