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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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