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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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