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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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