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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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