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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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