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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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