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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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