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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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