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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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