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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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