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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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