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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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