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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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