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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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