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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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