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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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