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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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