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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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