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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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