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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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