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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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