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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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