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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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