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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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