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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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