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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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