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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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