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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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