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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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