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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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