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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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