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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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