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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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