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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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