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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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