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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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