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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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