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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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