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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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