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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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