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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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