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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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