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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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