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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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