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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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