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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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