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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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