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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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