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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction 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 organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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