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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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