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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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