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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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