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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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