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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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