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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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