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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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