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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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