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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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