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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes 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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