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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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