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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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