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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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