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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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