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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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