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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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