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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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