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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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