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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we 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 classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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