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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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