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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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