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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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