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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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