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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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