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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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