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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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