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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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