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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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