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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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