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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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