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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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