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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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