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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This 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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