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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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