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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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