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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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