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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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