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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education 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 participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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