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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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