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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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