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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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