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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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