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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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