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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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