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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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