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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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