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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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