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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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