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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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