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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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