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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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