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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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