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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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