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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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