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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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