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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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