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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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