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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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