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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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