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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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