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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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