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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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