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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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