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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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