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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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