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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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