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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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