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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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