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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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