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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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