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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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