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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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