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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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