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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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