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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers 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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