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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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