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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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