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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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