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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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