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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the 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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