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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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