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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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