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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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