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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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