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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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