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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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