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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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