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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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