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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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