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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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