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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC 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 MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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