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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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