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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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