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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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