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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the 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 participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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