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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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