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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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