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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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