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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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