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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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