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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses 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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