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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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