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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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