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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling 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 be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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