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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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