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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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