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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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