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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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