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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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