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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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