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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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