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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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