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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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