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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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