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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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