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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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