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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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