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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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