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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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