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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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