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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major 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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