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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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