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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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