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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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