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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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