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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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