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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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