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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure 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 MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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