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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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