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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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