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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low 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 blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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