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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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