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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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