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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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