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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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