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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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