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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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