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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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