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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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