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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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