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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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