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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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