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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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