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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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