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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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