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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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