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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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