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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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