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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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