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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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