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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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