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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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