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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the 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 learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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