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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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