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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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