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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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