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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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