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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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