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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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