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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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