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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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