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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education