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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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