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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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