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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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