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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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