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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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