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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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