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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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