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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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