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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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