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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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