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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively 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 certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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